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Kara Tyler-Julian
Education
University of Florida
M.Sc. in Entomology-Integrated Pest Management
Gainesville, Florida
2013
Thesis: A Novel Push-Pull Method for Management of Thrips on Peppers and Tomatoes
New College of Florida
B.A. in Biological Psycology
Sarasota, Florida
2009
Thesis: Behavioral Lateralization in the Florida Manatee
Professional Experience
Field Validation Biologist
Lee County Mosquito Control District
Fort Myers, Florida
Present - 2018
- Responsible for the care and maintence of moquito colonies.
- Perform scientific studies, collect and analyze data.
Mosquito Biologist I
Lee County Mosquito Control District
Fort Myers, Florida
2018 - 2015
- Responsible for inspection of sites for the presence of mosquito larva.
- Evalute the need for moqsuito control measures and implementing treatments.
Biological Monitor-Independent
Self-Employeed
Ochopee, Florida
2018
::: concise - Provide technical oversight over field crews conducting seismic activities within Big Cypress National Preserve. - Minimize environmental impact and protect sensitive resources. - Survey for threatened and endangered species. - Record and report data. - Consult NPS personal and crew leaders. :::
Butterfly Breeder
Butterfly Estates
Fort Myers, Florida
2016 - 2015
- Responsible for care and rearing of Florida native caterpillars.
- Provide educational presentations to attendees.
- Assist in the maintenance of plants on the conservancy grounds.
Crop Management Specialist/Entomologist
Glades Crop Care, Inc.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
2015 - 2013
::: concise - Identify agricultural arthropod pests and plant diseases for various crops throughout Southwest Florida. - Provide pesticide recommendations to growers. - Supervise and train staff. - Provide species identification of thrips. - Assist with grants. - Operate and maintain equipment. - Attend professioal conferences and education meetings. :::
Research Assistant/Graduate Student
University of Florida - North Florida Research and Education Center
Quincy, Florida
2013 - 2011
- Work in the laboratory of Dr. Joseph Funderburk. Process samples of thrips (identification and counts).
- Collect samples of thrips and other insects in the field. Manage the laboratory colony of Frankliniella occidentalis.
- Collect and analyze data. Compose manuscripts and present research via posters and oral presentations.
Tomato Research Assistant
Enza Zade Research Inc.
Myakka City, Florida
2011 - 2010
- Manage every aspect of the tomato breeding program including, but not limited to the following:
::: concise - Kept inventory of the seed vault. - Prepared seeds for shipping and sowing. - Supervised labor crews. - Recorded data. - Conducted germination experiments. - Collected pollen and made crosses. - Composed field maps. - Developed new processing protocols. - Measured and mixed chemicals for seed processing :::
Internships and Volunteering
Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society
Treasurer
Fort Myers, Florida
2017 - 2016
::: concise - Responsible for the financial account of the chapter, paying taxes, balancing the account and authorizing purchases. - Volunteers 40 hours per month at the native plant sale and other chapter activities. :::
Research Experience
Thirps Research: University of Florida, IFAS
N/A
Quincy, Florida
2014 - 2011
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Joe Funderburk
- Supervisor: Mrittunjai Srivastava
- Projects include:
- The Push Pull Method of thrips management on tomatoes.
- A Survey of Thrips in Leaf Litter, Survey of Thrips in Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usnoides).
- Effects of Mycorrhizal Fungi on Thrips.
- New Host Record for Caliothrips striatus.
- Survey of Thrips on Kudzu (Pueraria lobata).
- Various pesticide trials.
::: aside Work completed while pursing an M.Sc. of Entomology from University of Florida. :::
Manatee Research
N/A
Sarasota, Florida
2009 - 2006
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Gordon Bauer
- Supervisor: Joe Gaspard
- Projects include:
- Mantee chemical senses:Gustation and Olfaction.
- Manatee Tactogram.
- Manatee Audiogram.
- Manatee Sound Localization.
::: aside Work completed while pursing an B.A. of Biological Pyscology from New College of Florida. :::
Behavioral Lateralization in the Florida Manatee
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Crystal River, Florida
2008
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| ### Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License |
Florida Department of Agirculture and Consumer Services
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::: concise - Limited lawn and ornamental - Public health pest control - Agricultural row crop :::
Certified Crop Advisor
American Society of Agronomy
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PADI Open Water Diver
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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Honors & Awards
National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants
Graduate of the Young Leadership Program
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2015 - 2014
Entomological Society of America Conference Poster Competition
Second Place Award in the Graduate Student Poster Competition
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2012
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship- Academic Scholar
Full Tuition paid scholarship
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2009 - 2005
New College of Florida Presidential Scholarship
Highest Scholarship offered at New College
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2009 - 2005
Publications
Evaluation of a Push-Pull System for the Management of Frankliniella Species (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Tomato.
Insects, 9(4):187.
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2018
Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Srivastava, M., Olson, S., and Adkins, S.
Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris),
International Journal of Comparative Psychology. 29.
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2016
Tyler-Julian, K., Chapman, K., Frances, C., and Bauer, G.B.
Biotic resistance limits the invasiveness of the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), in Florida.
Insect Science, 23: 175–182.
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Funderburk, J., Frantz, G., Mellinger, C., Tyler-Julian, K. and Srivastava, M.
Seasonal Abundance of Thysanoptera Species in Tillandsia usneoides (Poales: Bromeliaceae).
Florida Entomologist. 98(4):1179-1181
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2015
Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., and Funderburk, J.
Population dynamics of Frankliniella bispinosa (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and the predator Orius insidiosus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) as influenced by flower color of Lagerstroemia (Lythraceae).
Environmental Entomology. 44(3):668-79
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Funderburk, C., Funderburk, J., Tyler-Julian, K., Srivastava, M., Knox, G., Andersen, P., and Adkins, S.
Evaluation of a push-pull strategy for the management of Frankliniella bispinosa (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in bell peppers.
Environmental Entomology. 43:1364-1378
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2014
Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C.
Megalurothrips distalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) breeding in the flowers of Kudzu in Florida.
Florida Entomologist. 97: 835-840
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Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., and Mound, L.
Association of Pepper with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Influences Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Preference and Performance.
Journal of Entomological Science. 49: 156-165.
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Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., and Funderburk, J.
A stimulo-deterrent method of thrips and Tomato spotted wilt virus management in tomatoes.
IV International Symposium on Tomato Diseases 1069. 251-268
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2013
Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Olson, S., Paret, M., Adkins, S., and Webster, C.
Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) integrated pest management programs for fruiting vegetables in Florida.
Pest Management Science 68: 1537-1545.
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2012
Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Leppla, N., and Reitz, S.
New host records for Caliothrips striatus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on Magnolia spp. with the description of the second instar.
Florida Entomologist 95:485-488.
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Tyler-Julian, K.A., Demirozer, O., Figlar, R., Skarlinsky, T., Funderburk, J., and Knox, G.
Presentations
Oral Presentation
The Gardener’s Footprint: Environmental Consequences of Common Gardening Practices.
Manatee County Gardening Club meeting
Bradenton, Florida
2018
::: concise November 28, 2018 Meeting :::
Butterflies of Southwest Florida.
Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting
Fort Myers, Florida
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::: concise November 2018 Meeting :::
The Food in Our Forests: Native edible plants of Lee county.
Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting
Fort Myers, Florida
2017
::: concise March 2017 Meeting :::
Using native plants in our landscapes.
Food and Thought
Naples, Florida
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The Good, the Bad and the Bugly: Beneficial and plant-feeding insects in the home landscape.
Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting
Fort Myers, Florida
2016
::: concise September 2016 Meeting :::
Mosquitoes and Bromeliads.
Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting
Fort Myers, Florida
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::: concise June 2016 Meeting :::
How Growing Native Plants can Increase your Vegetable Production.
The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
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::: concise Feburary 2016 Meeting :::
The benefits of native plants to food crops
Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting
Fort Myers, Florida
2015
::: concise October 2015 Meeting :::
A stimulo-deterrent method of thrips and Tomato spotted wilt virus management in tomatoes.
4th International Symposium on Tomato Diseases & 28th U.S. Annual Tomato Disease Workshop
Orlando, Florida
2013
Tyler-Julian, K.A., Funderburk, J.E., Olson, S., Reitz, S., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C
Companion Plants and UV-Reflective Technologies.
In-service training presentation with the University of Florida.
Jupiter, Florida
2012
Poster
Management of thrips in tomatoes and peppers using cultural methods.
60th annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America
Knoxville, Tennessee
2012
Tyler-Julian, K.A., Funderburk, J.E., Olson, S., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C.
A novel push-pull method for managing thrips in bell peppers
21st International Pepper Conference
Naples, Florida
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Tyler-Julian, K.A,, Frantz, G., Funderburk, J.E., Mellinger, C., and S.Reitz. A
Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).
19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals
Tampa, Florida
2011
Tyler-Julian, K.A., Chapman, K., O’Brien, C. & Bauer, G.B.
Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).
International Conference of Comparative Cognition
Melbourne, Florida
2009
Tyler, K.A., Chapman, K., O’Brien, C. & Bauer, G.B.